What were they like? - Notes

What were they like is written in a question and answer format.

"use laterns of stone" suggests that they do not have electricity and that they are poor and lead simple lives.

"an epic poem" a poem that lasts a long time, something memorable.

"distinguish between speech and singing" this suggests the culture of the Vietnamese people.

"their light hearts" is a pun and refers to the lanterns of stone mentioned in question 1.

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